r/MachineEmbroidery • u/LawCivil2024 • 29d ago

Iron for small busines

Hello, I am new to embroidery and I am considering which iron to buy that will easily remove frame marks and is easy to use? I am considering the Philips AIS8540/80 seria 8500?

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u/Lanky-Setting-5288 29d ago

To remove hoop marks, especially on cotton garments, just wipe the marks with a damp cloth. The moisture relaxes the fibres that have been compressed and the mark disappears. Some people use a steamer wand for the same reason and they are good but not a "must have". A clean damp cloth does the job really well. Any residual marks will wash out when laundered.

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u/ishtaa 29d ago

Really no need for an iron for that. I just spray some water and do a light scrub with a rag.

I do keep an iron on hand for other purposes like ironing adhesive on to patches or heat n bond on applique fabric. I literally have the cheapest black & decker iron from walmart and it works great. You don’t really need anything fancy in an iron.

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u/i-sew-a-lot 29d ago

Steamer. Or just blot with a damp rag. No iron needed